On January 16, 2026, against Lakeland, Nico reached a milestone few sophomores can claim, scoring his 1,000th career point. The achievement is another highlight in a résumé that already includes First Team All-State honors as a freshman, a recognition rarely given to players that young.
Tuesday night at Carbondale Area Jr./Sr. High School was about more than baskets and buzzer-beaters. With green filling the gym and a powerful message at center court, basketball became the backdrop for something bigger, awareness, support, and community.
From start to finish, the Green Dragons controlled the pace of the basketball game. Leon Tucker II helped his Dragons grab an early lead, and efforts from numerous Lewisburg starters helped seal the deal. Both of Lewisburg’s wins over Mount Carmel were by more than 15 points, and during this matchup every Lewisburg starter reached double figure scoring. Read More by clicking the blue text below!
On a night where the message mattered just as much as the matchup, Mahanoy Area turned Joe Alansky Gymnasium into a stage for community, cause, and clutch play. Senior guard Felicia Bro delivered a game-high 25 points as the Lady Bears defeated Marian, 48–35, in front of a black-and-gold crowd united for Coaches vs. Cancer.
As the 2025-26 high school basketball season heats up in Pennsylvania, District II teams are gearing up for runs at division and conference championships as well as the playoffs. Every game is crucial and SportzWire has been conducting a coaches poll every week of the season. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 from 1/18.